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W974 WAE

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,247 mi
Last recorded116,247 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW974 WAE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 116,247 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 116,247 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 109,160 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 109,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advice slight rear wheel bearing noise nsr andosr

Pass 18 Aug 2011 104,911 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 103,989 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 96,736 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 90,720 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 80,811 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge[near limit]

offside front tyre worn inside edge[near limit]

stone chip in offside headlamp glass [beam image not affected]

Fail 3 Dec 2007 80,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge[near limit]

offside front tyre worn inside edge[near limit]

stone chip in offside headlamp glass [beam image not affected]

Pass 4 Dec 2006 75,433 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?

Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,317
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,080
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,623
Stop lamp not working 4,843
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,712
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 4,672
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W974 WAE is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 62,285 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W974 WAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W974 WAE registered?

W974 WAE is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W974 WAE safe to buy?

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